Clinical Manager

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Manager to lead service delivery, support staff, and safeguard high-quality patient care within a dynamic clinical environment. The role sits at the forefront of transforming community services in Coventry, aligning with NHS priorities to shift care from hospital to community settings.

The post requires capable leadership, strong communication, and governance expertise to manage complex clinical and

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and motivated Clinical Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to lead service delivery, support staff, and ensure responsive, high-quality patient care within a dynamic clinical environment.

This role forms part of the transformation of community services in Coventry aligning with the NHS national priorities of shifting care from hospitals to communities and the implementation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. Delivering holistic support for complex needs, preventing admissions through early intervention, and using digital tools to improve health outcomes and tackle inequalities. This involves multi-disciplinary teams working together locally to embed joined-up care, reducing hospital demand, and empowering communities for better prevention and access.

A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

As Clinical Manager, You Will

• Be accountable for your own actions in line with the Code of Professional Conduct, contributing to corporate objectives and acting within Trust, local, and statutory guidelines.
• Apply highly developed communication skills to maintain service quality and manage unexpected events effectively.
• Act as a knowledgeable team leader and resource, embedding clinical governance in practice and supporting staff and service users in policy development.
• Identify and assess complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implement resolutions, and monitor/audit outcomes.
• Oversee interdepartmental and organisational activities, including HR processes, complaints management, appraisals, and patient flow.
• Lead on education and training for staff groups, patients, and carers within defined areas.
• Ensure effective use of information and IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data.
• Lead the effective management of staff rotas, proactively monitoring capacity and demand, adjusting schedules in real time, and escalating concerns to operational leads as required.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jennie Knight Job title: Modern Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07769956477

Jennie Knight

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